Our world, churches, families, schools, businesses, and so on are desperate for leaders. In the past, some have viewed leadership & management degrees as ineffective; in some cases, a few have questioned the validity of such degrees. Not anymore... In a post-quarantine world, online learning has expanded in considerable ways to provide avenues for people to earn such degrees. Below is a list of a few schools that offer online graduate degrees in Leadership, Management, Organizational Psychology, and other related fields (some may have a small residency component). As you browse through the list, you'll find degrees offered by Christian and non-Christian schools like Biola University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Pepperdine University, Southeastern University, University of Oklahoma, University of Southern California, and many more. Regularly check this blog post as this list will be updated often.
Degree Categories
As you scroll down this page, you will find the following degree categories:
***A limited number of degrees appear under multiple categories
Accreditation
Each degree program is nationally or regionally accredited, and many hold both national and regional accreditation.
Degree Abbreviations
MA = Master of Arts
MS or MSc= Master of Science
MEd = Master of Education
MPS = Master of Professional Studies
MLA = Master of Liberal Arts
M.Phil. = Master of Philosophy
Ed.D. = Doctor of Education
DSL = Doctor of Strategic Leadership
PhD = Doctor of Philosophy
PsyD = Doctor of Psychology
***Some degrees with unique titles are written out in lieu of an abbreviation
***Many MBA, MPA, MPP, Ed.D. & DBA degrees are not featured in this list
Study Mode
Though some schools may have brief in-person residency requirements, most of the degrees listed below are 100% online (on-demand, live-streaming, etc.). Additionally, some schools may also offer in-person class options.
Pricing
Check the website for each program to learn about current tuition and fees. In some schools that have different tuition for those in-state and out-of-state, online tuition is the same as in-of-state tuition.
1. Leadership / Leadership Studies degrees
Azusa Pacific University
Dallas Baptist University
***Dual Degrees: MA in Leadership + MA in Management
Grand Canyon University
John Brown University
Liberty University
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Nova Southeastern University
Southeastern University
MA in Leadership in (major: Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or Research) MA in Human Services & Administration
Truman State University
University of Arkansas- Grantham
William Jessup University
2. Organizational Leadership degrees
Arizona State University
California Baptist University
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
City University of New York- Lehman College
Concordia University- Irvine (The Townsend Institute)
Fort Hays State University
Gonzaga University
Indiana Institute of Technology
Johns Hopkins University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Quinnipiac University
Regent University
Southeastern University
University of Colorado- Boulder
University of Massachusetts- Global Campus
***A self-paced MA option is also available
University of Oklahoma
Vanderbilt University
Western Kentucky University
3. Unique Leadership degrees
Biola University
Black Hills State University
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Cornerstone University
Embry-Riddle University
Fresno Pacific University
Full Sail University
The George Washington University
John Brown University
Life Pacific University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Pepperdine University
Roberts Wesleyan University
St. Mary of the Woods College
Savannah College of Art & Design
State University of New York- Buffalo (aka, Buffalo State University)
Tennessee State University
University of Charleston
The University of the Highlands and the Islands (UK)
**International degree
University of Maryland- Global Campus
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vermont
4. Management / Management Studies degrees
Biola University
Columbia University
Dallas Baptist University
The George Washington University
Hope International University
Indiana Institute of Technology
New York University
Ohio University
University of Colorado- Denver
University of Florida
University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign
5. Unique Management degrees
California State University- Bakersfield
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
Florida State University
Indiana University
National University
The New School- New York
New York University
Oxford University
**International degree
**4 days in residency each semester
University of Arizona- Global Campus
University of Cumberlands
Wayne State College
6. Management & Leadership degrees
Arizona State University
Michigan State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Purdue University- Global Campus
Southeastern University
University of LaVerne
University of South Dakota- Sioux Fallas
Western Governors University
University of Texas- Dallas
7. Organizational Development degrees
Abilene Christian University
Bowling Green State University
Cornerstone University
Fielding Graduate University
Hawai’i Pacific University
National University
Penn State University- World Campus
Pepperdine University
St. Louis University
University of Georgia
Universidad de Monterrey
**International degree
University of Texas- Dallas
Vanderbilt University
8. Organizational Psychology degrees
Azusa Pacific University
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Colorado State University
Grand Canyon University
Harvard University
Kansas State University
Liberty University
Missouri University of Science & Technology (part of the University of Missouri System)
Purdue University- Global Campus
Southeast Missouri State University
University of London
**International degree
University of Southern California
9. Unique Organizational Development/Psychology degrees
Boise State University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
The Open University (UK)
**International degree
Pittsburg State University (KS)
University of Georgia
University of Michigan- Flint
University of Minnesota
University of New Mexico
University of Texas- Austin
University of Wisconsin- Platteville
Vanderbilt University
10. Decision Making & Data Science degrees
American University- Washington D.C.
Boston College
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
The College of William & Mary
Northwestern University
Pace University
Rice University
Syracuse University
University of California- Berkeley
The University of Chicago
The University of Edinburgh
***International online degree
University of Massachusetts- Global Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Decision Analytics
11. Leadership/Organizational Leadership Doctoral degrees
Amridge University
Anderson University (South Carolina)
Andrews University
Antioch University
California Baptist University
California School of Professional Psychology- Alliant International University
Ph.D. in Leadership
Carolina University
Ph.D. in Leadership
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership
Columbia International University
Concordia University- Chicago
Dallas Baptist University
Eastern University
Gonzaga University
Indiana Institute of Technology
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership
Institut Avrio de Genève, Switzerland
***International degree
James Madison University
Johnson University
Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
La Sierra University
Lipscomb University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Leadership, Organization & Management (various majors)
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Marywood University
National University
North Carolina A&T State University
Pepperdine University
Regent University Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership
St. Mary of the Woods College
Southeastern University Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership
Tiffin University
Troy University
University of Arizona (Global Campus) Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership
University of the Cumberlands Ph.D. in Leadership Studies or Executive Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
University of Minnesota
University of Southern Maine
Walden University
Ph.D. in Leadership & Organizational Strategy
**M.Phil. or M.S. earned en route
12. Management Doctoral degrees
Amridge University
Bellevue University Ph.D. in Human Capital Management
Carolina University
Ph.D. in Organizational Management
Claremont Graduate University (Drucker School of Management)
Institut Avrio de Genève, Switzerland
***International degree
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Leadership, Organization & Management (various majors)
Marywood University
Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. in Management
Oxford Brookes University
Ph.D. in Business & Management (major: Organizational Behavior or Leadership)
***International degree
Saybrook University
Walden University
**M.Phil. or M.S. earned en route
13. Organizational Development/Psychology Doctoral degrees
Adler University Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Alliant International University
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Colorado State University
Fielding Graduate University Ph.D. in Organizational Development & Change
Grand Canyon University Ph.D. in Psychology / Industrial/Organizational Psychology
International School of Management
***International degree
Keiser University Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Psychology & Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Leadership, Organization & Management (other various majors available)
National University Ph.D. in Business Administration / Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Regent University Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies / Industrial & Organizational Psychology
***Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psych begins Fall 2023!
University of Arizona (Global Campus) Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership
University of Louisville Ph.D. in Human Resources & Organizational Development
University of Minnesota
University of North Carolina- Greensboro
University of Southern Maine
University of the Virgin Islands
Walden University
Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
**M.Phil. or M.S. earned en route
14. Unique Doctoral degrees
Antioch University
Bakke Graduate University
Bellevue University
Carolina University
Ph.D. in Innovation
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Clemson University
Colorado State University
Hampton University
Illinois State University
Kennesaw State University
Liberty University
Mississippi State University
National University
Nova Southeastern University
Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution (major: "Conflict in Organizations")
Oklahoma State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Texas Woman’s University
Union Institute & University
University of the Cumberlands Ph.D. in Business or Executive Ph.D. in Business
University of Minnesota
University of North Carolina- Greensboro
University of South Alabama
University of Tennessee- Chattanooga
University of the Virgin Islands
Walden University
Ph.D. in Human Services (majors: Self-Designed, Nonprofit Administration & other majors available)
**M.Phil. or M.S. earned en route
15. Professional Doctoral degrees
Alliant International University
Psy.D. in Organizational Development
Bakke Graduate University
Baylor University
Bowling Green State University
Evangel University
George Fox University
The George Washington University
Grand Canyon University Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership & Development
Liberty University
National University
New York University
Oral Roberts University
Oxford Brookes University
***International degree
Pepperdine University
Regent University DSL/Doctor of Strategic Leadership in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Human Resource Development or Strategic Foresight
Southeastern University DSL- Doctor of Strategic Leadership
Touro University (Worldwide Campus) Psy.D. in Human and Organizational Psychology
University of Charleston
University of Massachusetts- Global Campus
University of Southern California
Vanderbilt University
William James College Psy.D. in Leadership Psychology
16. Human Resources-Related Doctoral degrees
Bellevue University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mississippi State University
Old Dominion University
Regent University
University of Louisville
The University of Texas- Tyler